Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. It’s the 99th death related to the virus since the pandemic began.
Public health reports the man was in his 70s and lived in the western health district.
“My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who has passed,” said Premier Tim Houston. “COVID-19 is still in our province. Please get vaccinated, stay home if you are sick and continue to follow public health protocols.”
Nova Scotia is also reporting 57 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 recoveries since the last update on October 23.
There are 29 cases in the Halifax area, 17 cases in Northern Zone, 10 cases in Western Zone and one case in Eastern Zone.
“It is never easy to hear that a Nova Scotian has passed away as a result of COVID-19. My thoughts and prayers are with those who are grieving,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Getting vaccinated will not only protect you but also your loved ones and your community. I encourage all Nova Scotians to get both doses and keep doing all you can to protect each other.”
Five patients in a non-COVID unit at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville have tested positive for COVID-19.
Over the past three days, four schools were notified of an exposure(s) at their school.
Nova Scotia has 152 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 11 people are in hospital, including two in ICU.
